As a parent, I really strive to teach my children what it means to be "thankful". I try to teach them how fortunate we are for all we have and how blessed we are as a family. As my daughter has gotten older, I see that she's starting to "get" it more. Being thankful and grateful doesn't just happen. I honestly believe it's a learned attribute. And just as my daughter and son are learning, I am always trying to learn to be grateful. It's easy to get caught up in the everyday...and it's easy to forgot all that we have in our lives. And that's why I love Thanksgiving. I love that there is a day that makes us stop and remember to be thankful. I love that Thanksgiving reminds us to TALK and WRITE and DOCUMENT all that we have in our lives.